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temporarily is being kept open with a view to his permanent

appointment.

The Postmaster General would raise no objection to

Mr. Cooper's transfer: but before further action is takon he

would be glad to have some information regarding the

situation and to know whether the post is permanent and

pensionable, and on what terms Mr. Coopers transfer would be

offected.

I am,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

in it Pecrutiny.

CISTER No.G.P.0.667/17.

Sir,

GENERAL POST OFFICE, HONGKONG 31st May, 1917.

I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to inform you, in reply to your letter of the 30th December addressed to my predecessor Mr. Wolfe, that the position which you have vacated in this Post Office will be kept open for you should you, at the termination of the War, wish to return to Hong Kong and take up this position.

In conclusion I bog to wish you every possible success and a safe return to this Office.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

(sd.) S.B.C. Cross,

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J.H. Cooper,

h King's Shropshire Light Infantry,

C/o War Office, London.

Postmaster General.